Health & Wellness

Why we’re never too old to make new friends. It seems like yesterday that I found myself in the dining area of the Ozark Riverview Manor, an assisted...

Are you listening to your body? My wake-up call rang while lying on my red microfiber couch. I thought I was having a heart attack. After EMTs poked...

Embracing reluctance and moving into action. It was the end of the month, and I was talking with my performance coach about what was next for me. One...

My unexpected journey toward heart health. The routine has become familiar. I park my car outside Boone Hospital’s Broadway Medical Plaza and take the elevator to the third...

Capturing the exquisite moments with eyes wide open. It’s a gorgeous spring day on our 22 acres outside Fulton, rolling green set against a periwinkle sky. It’s where...

Embracing words with life-changing power. Dependable, trustworthy, responsible, and loyal. If you ask an acquaintance or co-worker to describe me, many would reply with some combination of these...

Three key questions to ask yourself. Earlier this year, I was experiencing the doldrums. I caught the flu, had back spasms, and broke my right arm all in...

Kimberly Earnest runs toward long-term physical and financial health. Kimberly Earnest ran faster than any other woman in last summer’s Show-Me State Games triathlon and hasn’t blown a...

American Heart Association to Choose 10 Columbia Women to Receive 12-Week Heart Healthy Makeovers. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, claiming the life of a...

Caring for our vision as we age. It’s easy to take our vision for granted. As we age, it’s inevitable that we’ll face one challenge or another with...